# Summoners War vs 三国演义

The clearest difference is rating: 三国演义 at 4.8 against Summoners War's 4.2. 三国演义 also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 56%). Summoners War's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 209) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summoners War sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and 三国演义 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

三国演义 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summoners War has 43K ratings behind it against 209, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Summoners War's written reviews are positive against 95% of 三国演义's.

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, 三国演义 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summoners War | 三国演义 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war/id852912420/reviews) | **[4.8 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1065797110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 2.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Com2uS Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/299175870) | [Hangzhou Freshtaro Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205411285) |

## What reviewers say

### Summoners War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summoners-war/id852912420)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #34 Top Grossing · Strategy, #159 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in strategic turn-based battles with over 1,000 unique monsters. Collect, train, and evolve your companions to conquer diverse challenges, from epic raids to real-time global PvP. Experience an ever-evolving fantasy world with endless adventure and strategic depth.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy RPG, Massive monster collection (1000+), Real-time global PvP battles, Rune set customization, Guild and raid content, Monster growth and evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handfull of Crystals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Summoning Stone Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Light-Dark Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rune Summon Package (Violent) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack 50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |
| Pack 60 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤖 Helpful auto-battle feature
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Difficult to recover hacked accounts
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Excessive grinding and time commitment required

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to download updates
- Stuck on loading screen or unable to log in
- Disappearing or lost game progress

**Requested features**

- Improved summoning rates for rare monsters
- Pity system for guaranteed rare pulls
- More frequent balance updates and monster reworks
- Better customer support and account recovery process


### 三国演义

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1065797110)

Embark on an adventure in this turn-based strategy RPG set in the Three Kingdoms era. Explore maps, solve puzzles, and engage in strategic combat. Your choices influence character events and story endings.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy combat, Exploration-based map traversal, Character morality system, Recruit and develop famous generals, Multiple story endings, Brain-burning puzzle levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 元宝×60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18元礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28元礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×350 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 68元礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×1280 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×2630 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 元宝×5068 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 元寶×8648 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic classic game experience
- ⏱️ Good time-killer
- 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏳ Slow progression without purchases
- 💰 Paywall for some content

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on mission button
- Disappearing equipment and weapons
- Incorrect time zone for events

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Expanded map and story
- Improved auto-save and cloud sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summoners War free?

Summoners War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 三国演义 free?

三国演义 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Summoners War or 三国演义?

三国演义 is rated higher. Summoners War averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while 三国演义 averages 4.8 from 209 ratings.

### Do Summoners War or 三国演义 have ads?

Both Summoners War and 三国演义 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summoners War or 三国演义?

Summoners War ships an update fortnightly, and 三国演义 monthly. Most recently, Summoners War was updated on September 25, 2026 and 三国演义 on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*